Song of the Day: Ini Kamoze, “Here Comes The Hotstepper”
We are launching Frank Ventresca’s Fashion & Style blog on Monday. With that in mind, Reggae Friday will give a nod to Robert Altman and his great film about the fashion world Pret-A-Porter, from that great soundtrack here’s Ini Kamoze and “Here Comes The Hotstepper.” —Craig Kaplan
Song of the Day: R.L. Burnside, “Goin’ Down South”
In the early ’90s I was listening to Jonny Meister’s Saturday night blues show on WXPN. In the first hour, I was hit on the side of my head by a guttural sound the likes of which I’d never heard before. I couldn’t wait to find out who this was. R.L. Burnside was his […]
Song Of The Day: Anthony Hamilton, “Since I Seen’t You”
I’ve spent most of the morning trying to choose today’s song because I wanted it be extremely meaningful and poignant. My mother’s best friend Lynn just died suddenly and this morning is her funeral. I’ve known Lynn for over 25 years and she was very special to me. In the end, I chose this […]
Song of the Day: The Cranberries, “Zombie”
I watched the dramatic season 3 finale of The Walking Dead last night, that was pretty intense. I’m sure along with me, millions of other people are going to have zombie withdrawal so here is The Cranberries with “Zombie” as a way to cope. —Craig Kaplan
Song of the Day: Barrington Levy, “Bounty Hunter”
Reggae Friday continues with one of the most underrated singers of all-time. Barrington Levy with “Bounty Hunter.” —Craig Kaplan
